M.R.Chatumongkol Sonakul and Rolf Van Bueren are feted by Pala Sukavesh at Minibar Royale.  Mom Tau was appointed Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Bank of Thailand, but the official annnouncement hadn't been made so we didn't reveal what we were toasting about to the attendees.

 Khun Punlert of Dole delivers potato spuds that we will plant at Wang Nam Khieo Paradiso so that we will have french fries like Mc Donalds.

Pavalyn tries her hand at "Guitar Hero".

Janny and Bragi Schut enjoy the spicy food at Pla Phaow Saladai Restaurant in Wang Nam Keaw.

 Jan and Brag Schut give their blessings to the Wang Nam Khieo Paradiso cabin by presenting and attaching a mobile to the house.

Patrapa's helicopter landing pad at Wang Nam Khieo Paradiso.

Wang Nam Khieo Eateries

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For those visiting the Wang Nam Khieo area I have posted a list of eating places as a guide. Click on fork and knife to read review.

Porsche Roadster EV- Electric Version

Pavalyn gets her brand new Porsche electric vehicle. This solely electric powered Porsche is manufactured at its facilities in China. Standard accesories include: push button starter, keyless ignition, two-point safety belt, detachable rollbar,no puncture tires, voice warnings, active turn signals, headbeams,Music player, MP3 input,electric power steering,dry cell battery power supply is fully charged in 8 hours and electronic remote control system. Due to the present weak auto sales market, Puvanai was able to bargain the price down to Baht 3,400 from a sticker price of Baht 3,900 from the car salesman.

Valentine's Day Dinner- Ruen Saeng Chan Restaurant

We have a Valentine's Day dinner at Ruen Sang Chan Restaurant in Wang Nam Khiew. The Swedish owner of the establishment personally serves us the spicy fish dish while the chef, formerly with a hotel, works in the kitchen. When we finish dinner it is confirmed that the owner is from Sweden because there is Volvo parked nearby.

Apinan Knighted by Italy

Prof.Dr. Apinan Poshyananda receives the decoration "Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella della Solidarieta Italiana" from H.E. the Ambassador of Italy Mr. Ignazio Di Pace at the ambassador's residence. In other words Khun Apinan is now a "Cavaliere" or Knight. I told the Ambassador that I forgot to bring a horse for Khun Apinan.

Hide and Seek - "Jah Aae!!!"

Where is Baby Pavalyn? She likes to hide among her dolls!

Automatic Bread Maker

Birthday gift from Khun Puert is a bread maker. Top photo was sent to us by Khun Purt's SMS of a slice of the loaf of bread we sent to Khun Puert after the first successful bread making operation. We will use this bread maker in Wang Nam Khieo Paradiso forest so that we will have fresh, warm and tasty bread every morning.

 Due to Khun Rangsan Thammaneewongse's constant haranging, Manfred Reitzler donates an elephant to the reintroduction program.

 Ek, Noke and Pukkie from the ETC Motorcycle Gang rode all the way from Bangkok to Lampang to witness the Elephant Reintroduction ceremony. The last stretch of dirt road was by pickup truck because they didn't want their offroad bikes to get dirty.
Following is email from Ekachai:

Dear Khun Siva,

Thank you for inviting us to witness the elephant reintroduction ceremony last Saturday. The program is so good and I wish there are more people supporting this program.

Every time I passed by an elephant begging on the street of Bangkok, I felt pity for those giant creatures who roam our earth for so long and been in so many important wars for the Kingdom of Siam.

Thank you again for waiting while we were lost. Rangsan sent a map of the other place. Lucky that we met a staff at Doi Pha Mueang Wildlife Conservation center who explain how to access Pang Chang.

We all are very happy to witness the ceremony and hope to see you again soon krub.

Best Regards,

Ekachai

 Fr. Werasak Yongsripanithan of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Chiangmai blesses the Elephant Cemetery in Lampang.

Thon Sai Restaurant- Wang Nam Khiao

 
 
 
 Located about half way down Thai Samakkee Road, Wang Nam Khieo,the Thon Sai Restaurant makes excellent traditional Thai "som tham". The spicy wild boar or "moo pah paat ped" was cheered by all. "Pla Tubtim tord Kratiem Priktai" was crispy on the outside and moist and soft inside. "Larp het moo", a mixture of minced pork and the mushrooms famous in Wang Nam Khiew was just right. Of course, we must mention that the minced pork omlette("kai jiew moo sup") was tops!

Thanyaros - Na Dee

 
 The pork's leg on rice at Tanyaros shop in Na Dee, Prachinburi is outstanding and highly recommended to anyone visiting the place, most who come to enjoy the meatball and meat noodle soup it is well known for. It is also due to the attention given by the preparation girl who makes sure each dish has the best selection of pork's leg. The accompanying bowl of consumme is very tasty.

Birthday Dinner at MiniBar Royale

 
 
 
 Pala Sukavesh and family, Chayan Salikupt and friends who are dining at the next table come over to sing Happy Birthday. The birthday main course is Virginia Ham and Cheese Sandwich. The Birthday Present is a Thermometer for Wang Nam Khieo. Everyone has finished dinner, but I am still working on the Ham & Cheese.

 
 
 
 Birthday wishes from Pavalyn. Happy Birthdays from Pam and Pala Sukavesh. Birthday wishes from TISCO Foundation and Associates. Birthday wishes from TISCO Funding.

"Simply Red" in Bangkok

Simply Red delivers a resounding concert in Bangkok, the start of their Asian tour and their last concert tour before they disband. Mick Hucknall, lead singer, gave his all and brought the crowd on its dancing feet even though he was very sick with stomach trouble. Even the new Minister of Finance, Korn Chatikavanit, in the aisle row behind us, was standing and singing with his two bodyguards smiling around him. The Bangkok audience gave Mick several rousing ovations, and at the end were polite enough not to clap and cheer for an encore because Mick was too sick to return for an encore.